Reviews

Gran Turismo 4

The two-player game is fine in its own right. The perspective is a little compromised as you'd expect, but the action thrashes along at the desired 60 frames-per-second pace and provides a nice break from the huge single-player challenge. As for the LAN mode, I speculate that it would compare equally with that of GT3 A-Spec, but due to limitations, I was unable to test it fully. At least the lack of online multiplayer isn't completely debilitating.

It might sound like I'm being overly harsh on GT4 at times, but I truly believe that while the game has its fair share of deficiencies, it's easily the best racing sim of recent memory. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that GT4 is a much more fulfilling experience if you play using the new Logitech Driving Force Pro Wheel which retails for around $150. This peripheral adds a huge amount of fun to GT4, but with its high-end price tag, it's unlikely that the average gamer on the street would want to pony up that kind of cash.

It's also safe to say that GT4 is absolutely an enthusiast title and again, average gamers' mileage may vary widely. Gran Turismo 4 represents the very pinnacle of PS2 racing games and lord only knows how long we'll have to wait for the next installment. Get it, race it and love it. Get over the annoying little niggles and dive headfirst into one of the most comprehensive games of the last four years.